| Taiwan | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| 🚶 Cost of living one person | $989 | $2213 |
| 👨👩👧👦 Cost of living Family | $2779 | $5003 |
| 🏠 One person rent | $386 | $1399 |
| 🏘️ Family rent | $858 | $2331 |
| 🍽️ Food expenses | $388 | $568 |
| 🚐 Transport expenses | $106 | $98 |
| 💳 Monthly salary after tax | $1467 | $4223 |
| 💸 GDP per capita | $24828 | $70249 |
| 😃 Human freedom index | 8.44 | 8.23 |
| ❤️ Life expectancy | 80.2 | 77.3 |
| 👮 Corruption perceptions index | 68 | 69 |
| 🌐 English speaking % | 30% | 95.5% |
| 🎓 Higher education | 91 | 100 |
| 😀 Quality of life | 82 | 86 |
| 🏙️ Population | 23.6M | 331M |
The average cost of living in Taiwan ($989) is 55% less expensive than in the United States ($2213). Taiwan ranked 77th vs 5th for the United States in the list of the most expensive countries in the world.
See Also
Taiwan, understated Eldorado for the ultra-rich - Luxury TribuneZhifu Road area has most expensive homes among Taipei's lanes - Focus TaiwanHow to Retire in Taiwan: Costs, Visas and More - SmartAssetTaiwan Living Costs (2023): Breakdown Of ExpensesThe average after-tax salary is enough to cover living expenses for 1.5 months in Taiwan compared to 1.9 months in the United States. Ranked 29th and 22nd best countries to live in the world.
